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[–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 5 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

[off topic]

https://youtu.be/0unUwpCfRg0

Emma Thompson as a private detective.

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Ah, Down Cemetery Road - maybe you saw Slow Horses from the same author’s mind?

Both mentioned in this Mirror article (known for top journalism, OK maybe not but entertainment pieces could be all right)

[–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 3 hours ago

Funny thing. I loved both shows, and really dislike the original writer.

I find him overly snarky; his style is like a bad Douglas Adams pastiche.

His plots aren't worth the slog; thank goodness for TV adaptations.